The San Diego Humane Society, San Diego County Department of Animal Services and Rancho Coastal Humane Society have joined forces on a program to find new homes this summer for hundreds of cats and kittens in area shelters.

The program is titled “Pick Your Purr-fect Price,” in which adopting families can choose their adoption fee for any cat or kitten at one of the participating shelters. The promotion continues through Aug. 31.

The reason behind the effort is that summer is the peak of kitten season, so shelters receive more unwanted kittens at this time of year.

“There’s always an influx of kittens during the warmer spring and summer months,” said Gary Weitzman, DVM, president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society. “We see them by the hundreds in San Diego. We’re fortunate to be part of the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition, a very dedicated group of animal welfare organizations committed to working together in the best interest of our animals.”

Dr. Weitzman believes it’s critical to get the homeless cats and kittens out of shelters and into new homes. “Pet overpopulation is a significant issue nationwide, and cats are the most severely affected by this,” he said.

To take advantage of the “Pick Your Purr-fect Price” promotion, visit one of the following participating shelters: